{"id":18065,"date":"2019-04-05T17:15:43","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T21:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.slammie.com\/atomicgrog\/blog\/?p=18065"},"modified":"2019-07-08T23:20:46","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T03:20:46","slug":"the-hukilau-2019-update-pier-sixty-six-and-some-events-sold-out-new-cocktail-classes-added","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slammie.com\/atomicgrog\/blog\/2019\/04\/05\/the-hukilau-2019-update-pier-sixty-six-and-some-events-sold-out-new-cocktail-classes-added\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hukilau 2019 update: Last party at Pier Sixty-Six? Rooms, events selling fast as new cocktail classes added"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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New cocktail classes on sale: <\/strong> The Rums of The Mai-Kai<\/em> with Hurricane Hayward and Tiki Mayhem<\/em> with Daniele Dalla Pola, Georgi Radev and Ian Burrell. Click here or scroll down for details<\/a><\/strong>
\nNEW: <\/b><\/font> Full preview of The Rums of The Mai-Kai<\/em>, presented by The Atomic Grog<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Updated June 1<\/em>
\nClick here for updates on sold-out events, see the full schedule:
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\nNEW:<\/b><\/span> THE HUKILAU 2019 – Unofficial Schedule<\/strong><\/a>
\nDue to popular demand, The Atomic Grog presents a handy-dandy schedule in spreadsheet format for all five days of the upcoming Tiki weekender in Fort Lauderdale, including lots of new info like band set times, Saturday night at The Mai-Kai and more.\nCLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/A><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As The Hukilau fast approaches its 18th annual Tiki weekender in Fort Lauderdale in June, hotel rooms at the host Pier Sixty-Six are sold out, and the more popular symposiums and classes are filling up. But new events are still being added, including a Saturday cocktail class and Sunday symposium on the rums of The Mai-Kai hosted by The Atomic Grog.
\n* More below: Passes available<\/a> | Special event tickets<\/a> | Pop-up Tiki bars<\/a> | New, upcoming<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More on The Atomic Grog:<\/strong> Tiki Tower Takeover sold out – Preview, photos and complete history<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, news just broke that Pier Sixty-Six will be closing for a massive two-year renovation immediately after The Hukilau 2019. This news is not unexpected, and plans for a new 2020 site have been in the works. “There should be no uncertainty that we will have a great venue for 2020,” said The Hukilau’s owner\/organizer, Richard Oneslager. “I do think it’s the end of an era at Pier Sixty-Six, and it is special that we get to cap it off.”
See more below:<\/strong> Is this the last fling at Pier Sixty-Six?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hukilau: <\/b>Wednesday through Sunday, June 5-9, 2019, at the Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina<\/a>, B Ocean Resort<\/a> and The Mai-Kai restaurant<\/a> in Fort Lauderdale. Featuring Tikiyaki Orchestra, Tikiyaki 5-0, Surfer Joe, The Volcanics, The Hula Girls, The Intoxicators, The Disasternauts, Gold Dust Lounge, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, The Swingin’ Palms, Slowey and the Boats, King Kukulele, Brother Cleve, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Ian “Rum Ambassador” Burrell, and 25 top Tiki bars<\/a> and bartenders from around the world.
* TheHukilau.com<\/a> | Facebook: Page<\/a> and Group<\/a>
ORDER NOW: Get your multi-day passes and individual event tickets<\/a><\/strong>
SCHEDULE:<\/strong> Check to see what’s happening on all five days<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Hukilau 2019 designs above and below by French <\/a>artist Ba\u00ef.<\/a>
(Click above for larger version<\/a>)
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Pier Sixty-Six, a landmark property developed in 1956 on the Intracoastal Waterway and home of The Hukilau since 2015<\/a>, has sold out of rooms for the event. But The Hukilau organizers have lined up a great back-up option less than a mile away, directly on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The recently renovated B Ocean Resort, formerly known as the iconic Yankee Clipper, has plenty of rooms at a special rate for villagers attending the festive Polynesian Pop party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Marina<\/a>
Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid endorses her favorite rum during a swimshow at The Hukilau 2016. (Provided by Medusirena)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Staying at “The B” also gives attendees easy access to The Wreck Bar<\/a> and its porthole views of Medusirena, aka Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid<\/a> and her retro revival swimshows featuring her “pod of aquaticats.” The Hukilau will provide a free shuttle between the hotels, running from breakfast until 2 a.m.
\nBOOK A ROOM: Click here for the link to get the special rate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marina’s special shows for The Hukilau are always among the more popular events<\/a>, and capacity is limited in The Wreck bar to allow all paid attendees prime viewing. So it’s advised that you act now if you don’t want to get left out. There are three performances on the schedule, but Wednesday night’s late-night burlesque show<\/a> and Thursday’s 2 p.m. show are already sold out. Tickets remain only for the 2 p.m. matinee on Friday ($20 plus service charge).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other sold-out tickets as of May 20:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Death or Glory co-owner and mixologist Ayme Harrison welcomes author and cocktail historian Jeff “Beachbum” Berry to her award-winning restaurant’s Tiki bar in October 2018. The longtime participant at The Hukilau will make her first appearance at the Tiki Tower Takeover in 2019. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

* Tiki Tower Takeover<\/em> (5 p.m. Thursday) – This signature event in the rotating rooftop lounge at Pier Sixty-Six has now sold out all five years of its existence. This year’s Women Who Tiki<\/a> theme offers a rare opportunity to sample cocktails from eight top female bartenders from around the country: Sierra Kirk (Hale Pele<\/a> in Portland), Jeanie Grant (Pagan Idol<\/a> in San Francisco), Libby Longlott (UnderTow<\/a> in Phoenix), Sarah Clarke (Hidden Harbor<\/a> in Pittsburgh), Shannon Mustipher (Glady’s<\/a> in Brooklyn), Phoebe Esmon (The Huna Hut pop-up in Ashville, N.C.), Ayme Harrison (Death Or Glory<\/a> in Delray Beach), and Marie King (Tonga Hut<\/a> in Los Angeles).
\nExclusive preview:<\/strong> Profiles of all the bartenders, plus event history, photos and more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Professor? Ambassador? Both!<\/em> (12:30 p.m. Friday) – A one-of-a-kind symposium featuring global rum ambassador Ian Burrell<\/a> and “Professor” Steve Remsberg<\/a>, owner of the world’s largest private rum collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Attack of the Zombie Women<\/em> (4 p.m. Friday) – The Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy offers hands-on sessions for small groups of home bartending enthusiasts (and professionals as well). One of the most anticipated of the third year of classes is this unique session featuring two women at the forefront of today’s Tiki cocktail scene discussing the secrets of the deadly Zombie: Brooklyn-based cocktail consultant and spirits educator Shannon Mustipher (author of Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails<\/em><\/a>), and Jeanie Grant<\/a>, bar manager and award-winning mixologist from Pagan Idol in San Francisco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Global rum ambassador Ian Burrell, founder of The UK RumFest, presented his first $1,000 Rum Tasting at The Hukilau in 2018. Two sessions are being offered in 2019. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

* The Holy Trinity: Rum, Lime, Sugar<\/em> (1 p.m. Saturday) with Scotty Schuder of Dirty Dick<\/a> in Paris. A repeat of the popular core Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy class from years past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Blending Rums With Ian Burrell<\/em> (11 a.m. Friday) – One of the most popular of the cocktail classes is again sold out. The global rum ambassador and founder of The UK RumFest<\/a> will show students the ins and outs of which rums to use in tandem when mixing tropical drinks. Why use just one rum when you can use two or three?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Mai Tai Two Ways<\/em> (3 p.m. Friday) hosted by bar team members from Hidden Harbor in Pittsburgh and The S.O.S. Tiki Bar<\/a> in Decatur, Ga. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two new cocktail classes added, tickets won’t last long<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest events added to The Hukilau schedule in early April are two new Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy classes: Tiki Mayhem<\/em> with Daniele Dalla Pola, Georgi Radev and Ian Burrell; plus The Rums of The Mai-Kai<\/em> with yours truly. These are late additions, but we’re expecting a great turnout so don’t hesitate to reserve your spot now.<\/a> One has already sold out as of May 20. Here are the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Daniele<\/a>
Daniele Dalla Pola, the longtime owner of Italy’s Nu Lounge Bar, participates in his second Tiki Tower Takeover at The Hukilau 2018. He’ll soon be opening his first bar in the United States, Esotico Miami<\/a>. (Photo by Chris Kridler<\/a>) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

SOLD OUT:<\/strong> Tiki Mayhem<\/em> (2 p.m. Friday) – Daniele Dalla Pola (of Nu Lounge Bar<\/a> in Italy and Esotico<\/a> in Miami), Georgi Radev (of Laki Kane<\/a> in London), and Ian Burrell (who recently brought us Miami Rum Congress<\/a>) are three big, bold personalities. Put them all in a room with no script and anything can happen. According to the official description: “This class is what Tiki is all about – good times and good friends. You will learn a lot, we just don’t know what it will be.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* The Rums of The Mai-Kai: The Classic Tiki Template <\/em> ($49 plus fee, 2 p.m. Saturday) – Don the Beachcomber’s groundbreaking use of multiple rums in a single cocktail is crucial to the style that came to be known as Tiki. Nearly 90 years later, that exact same blending of spirits is still practiced today at The Mai-Kai. Hurricane Hayward of The Atomic Grog blog<\/a> will guide hands-on lessons on how these flavors from different Caribbean islands are used in concert to create some of the world’s most famous rum rhapsodies.<\/a> Put these practices to use to make your home bar sing. Special guest “professor” Steve Remsberg<\/a>, famed rum historian and collector, will also share his knowledge and a few treats from his collection. Important note: All class members are invited to The Mai-Kai on Sunday beginning at noon for special events including special “lost cocktails,” a symposium featuring Hurricane Hayward and Matt Pietrek, an exclusive back bar tour, plus more!
\nMore on The Atomic Grog<\/strong>
\nNEW: <\/b><\/font> The Rums of The Mai-Kai<\/em> – Preview Saturday’s class and Sunday’s symposium<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hurricane<\/a>
Hurricane Hayward demonstrates a cocktail during the sold-out “How to Mix Like The Mai-Kai” class at The Hukilau 2018. (Atomic Grog photo)
* More photos<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Classes run for 90 minutes and are intimate, interactive experiences in learning to make classic Tiki cocktails, taught by top bartenders and spirits experts from across the world. Participating students pick up lots of giveaways and can choose from one of five bar tools designed by California artist Tiki Diablo<\/a> exclusively for The Hukilau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to all of the classes mentioned above, tickets are still available ($49 plus fee) for the following:
\n* Tiki Garnish with Kevin Beary and Three Dots and a Dash<\/em> ( noon Saturday) features the beverage director and staff of the acclaimed Chicago Tiki bar<\/a> and its new secluded Bamboo Room<\/a> guiding students on taking their cocktails to the next level.
\n* Tiki on the Thames with Georgi Radev<\/em> (noon Friday), featuring a UK Tiki perspective and lessons on the cocktail scene in London.
\n* Stocking Your Home Tiki Bar<\/em> (11 a.m. Saturday) with Matt Pietrek, aka Cocktail Wonk<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One- and multi-day passes available now, two-day pass coming soon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To attend The Hukilau and take part in all the festivities outlined here, you should also snag a day pass. These not only give you passholder pricing on all special event tickets, but also access to all the non-ticketed events at Pier Sixty-Six and The Mai-Kai. This includes everything from pool parties to live musical performances<\/a> to pop-up Tiki bars<\/a> to the Tiki Treasures Bazaar.<\/a> If you’re a newbie or just need a refresher, the “How to Hukilau” page<\/a> on the website takes you through every step of the process in making sure you don’t forget something, like dinner reservations for Saturday night at The Mai-Kai,<\/a> which always sell out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you reject the price tags, remember that passes include plenty of complimentary cocktails and rum tastings throughout the long weekend. In addition to the multi-day passes, a one-night pass for Thursday (June 6) went on sale April 1 and a special Sunday pass<\/a> was added inn late April. Here are the pass options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Puffnik Mug by Tiki Farm, exclusive for South Seas passholders. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

* South Seas Pass<\/em> ($399 plus fee) – The ultimate pass for those seeking a premium experience. You get access for all five days, including Wednesday’s pre-party party at The Mai-Kai, plus all Pier Sixty-Six activities including the Thursday kickoff party, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, the pool parties, the Friday night High Tide Party, plus more. It also comes with exclusive early access to the Tiki Tower Takeover on Thursday and a custom mug from Tiki Farm.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Big Kahuna Pass<\/em> ($205 plus fee) – Also good for five days, this pass includes all of the South Seas benefits except the Tiki Tower Takeover and custom mug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Aloha Pass<\/em> ($195 plus fee) – Includes all of the benefits of the Big Kahuna with the exception of Wednesday’s Mai-Kai party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Luau Pass<\/em> ($175 plus fee) – The three-day pass includes admission to all the Friday, Saturday and Sunday activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Surfer Joe lineup for The Hukilau will be (from left) guitarist Lorenzo “Surfer Joe” Valdambrini, drummer Vincent Minervino (Black Flamingos, Hi-Tide Recordings), and bassist Jon Paul Balak (Tikiyaki Orchestra and Tikiyaki 5-0). <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Thursday night ticket<\/em> ($39 plus fee) – A one-night pass that includes the Tiki Treasures Bazaar and the kick-off party featuring three bands, complimentary cocktails and rum tastings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW:<\/strong> Sunday party pass<\/em><\/a> ($69 plus fee) – Designed for locals looking to get a taste of The Hukilau on the final day at Pier Sixty-Six, this new pass includes admission to Sunday’s pool party featuring live music (The Disasternauts<\/a>, Surfer Joe, and The Hula Girls<\/a>), free drinks from nine guest pop-up bars, complimentary rum samples from 15 different brands, and three educational sessions featuring free cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW:<\/strong> Surf’s Up Friday & Saturday Pass<\/em> ($129 plus fee) – On sale since May 1, this additional option gives you full access to the Tiki Treasures Bazaar, complimentary cocktails at both pool parties, admission and cocktails at Friday’s High Tide Party (featuring The Intoxicators, Surfer Joe, Tikiyaki Orchestra, and more). A great option for locals or those just coming in for two days. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW:<\/strong> Tiki By the Sea<\/em> ($50 plus fee) – A special add-on just announced in conjunction with the annual industry event in New Jersey.<\/a> A three-hour session on Tiki and cane spirits is being offered at Pier Sixty-Six that includes seminars with Brother Cleve, Peter Nevenglosky and Scotty Schuder that highlight the full modules presented at Tiki by the Sea on June 9-11 and 16-18 in Wildwood. It runs from 1 to 7 p.m. with lunch and happy hour included. Ticket purchase comes with $35 off any pass for The Hukilau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TICKETS: What’s still available<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special parties and tastings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the Tiki Tower Takeover and Medusirena swimshows outlined above, you can still pick up tickets to the following special events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tiki Diablo, with wife Stephanie Mehr, shows off his mugs in the Tiki Treasures Bazaar at The Hukilau 2016. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

* The $1,000 Rum Tasting with Ian Burrell<\/a><\/em> ($40 plus fee, 1 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday) – The return of one of last year’s most popular symposiums, a guided tour (and tasting) of some of the world’s most coveted sips from the rum world. Due to demand, an additional session was added during Sunday’s finale.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Tiki A Go-Go in The Tower<\/em> ($25 plus fee, 10 p.m. Thursday) featuring DJ Brother Cleve and burlesque queen Angie Pontani, plus complimentary cocktails in the 17th floor Pier Top Lounge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* High Tide Party Cocktail Pass<\/em> ($25 plus fee, 7 p.m. Friday) is your ticket to free drinks from 16 of the top Tiki bartenders from around the world while you enjoy live music during the weekend’s biggest gathering at Pier Sixty-Six. Event admission is included in all Friday passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symposiums<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* The $1,000 Rum Tasting with Ian Burrell<\/a><\/em> (1 p.m. Saturday) – The return of one of last year’s most popular symposiums, a guided tour (and tasting) of some of the world’s most coveted sips from the rum world. Note: Additional session was added at 4 p.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Everything You Wanted to Know About Tiki Mugs but Were Afraid to Ask<\/em> ($15 plus fee, 11:30 a.m. Friday) hosted by Tiki Diablo<\/a>, Eekum Bookum<\/a>, and Holden Westland of Tiki Farm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Home Tiki Bars \u2013 It\u2019s Not a Competition (OK, maybe it is)<\/em> ($15 plus fee, 1:30 p.m. Friday) is a photo tour hosted by Ron Ferrell, proprietor of Southern California’s Rincon Room, featuring practical tips and expert advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mireille Thornton on stage at The Mai-Kai in the early 1960s as one of the original dancers in the Polynesian Islander Revue.<\/a> After three decades as owner, she continues to help design and choreograph the show. (From Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of the Iconic Tiki Restaurant) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

* The Art of Trader Vic’s<\/em> ($15 plus fee, 10:30 a.m. Saturday) features Eve Bergeron, the vice president of marketing and granddaughter of Trader Vic himself, sharing illustrations, books, menus and other items from the iconic restaurant chain.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Surf Music: More Than Meets the Ear <\/em> ($15 plus fee, 11 a.m. Saturday) brings together musicians Jon Paul Balak<\/a> and Lorenzo “Surfer Joe” Valdambrini<\/a> to discuss (and demonstrate) the history and progression of the genre, explaining what makes the sound so distinctive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* How the British Navy Influenced the Birth of Tiki <\/em> ($15 plus fee, 1:30 p.m. Saturday) is the story of the historical connections of Her Majesty’s Navy and how it shaped the cocktails we still celebrate today. Presented by Matt (Cocktail Wonk<\/a>) Pietrek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Women of The Mai-Kai<\/em><\/a> ($15 plus fee, 12:30 p.m. Saturday) is a loving look at the lives of great women who worked at The Mai-Kai, from Pualani Mossman Avon to Mireille Thornton, who went on to become owner of the historic landmark. Tim “Swanky” Glazner<\/a>, author of Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of the Iconic Tiki Restaurant<\/em><\/a>, will present their remarkable story in their own words with new images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Will Anders with one of his massive carvings, Hiroa Nui,<\/a> in the Tiki garden at The Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward, May 2017) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Craft Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Make Your Own Fish Float Pendant<\/em> ($20 plus fee, 10 a.m. Friday) features step-by-step lessons from South Florida artist Tom Fowner<\/a> in making a nifty, one-of-a-kind souvenir and addition to your Tiki wardrobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Paint Your Own Black Velvet Masterpiece<\/em> ($20 plus fee, 10 a.m. Saturday) with Southern California’s Tiki Tony<\/a>, longtime Hukilau participant and master of many mediums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Pool Party-Proof Makeup<\/em> ($20 plus fee, noon Saturday) is a crash course in the secrets the professional makeup artists use, presented by South Florida’s Nicole Brauchler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Carve Your Own Tiki Pendant<\/em> ($20 plus fee, 2 p.m. Saturday) with a carving legend, Fort Lauderdale’s Will Anders<\/a>. Learn from the man who created several of the giant Tikis at The Mai-Kai. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updated list of participating pop-up Tiki bars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scotty Schuder of Dirty Dick serves up his Pandan Pain Killer at the Tiki Tower Takeover in June 2018. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Hukilau will offer the chance to sample cocktails from an unprecedented 25 guest bars<\/a> serving complimentary cocktails:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Kahunas (Dallas)
\nArchipelago (Washington, D.C.)
\nDeath or Glory (Delray Beach, Fla.)
\nDirty Dick (Paris)
\nEsotico (Miami)
\nFlask & Cannon (Jacksonville, Fla.)
\nGladys (New York City)
\nHale Pele (Portland)
\nHidden Harbor (Pittsburgh)
\nInferno Room (Indianapolis)
\nLaki Kane (London)
\nManolito (New Orleans)
\nNu Lounge Bar (Bologna, Italy)
\nOdd Birds (St. Augustine, Fla.)
\nPagan Idol (San Francisco)
\nPorco Lounge & Tiki Room (Cleveland)
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\"Marie<\/a>
Marie King and Ian Yarborough represent Tonga Hut at The Hukilau 2018, the bar’s first year as a participating pop-up. This year, King will also be part of the exclusive Tiki Tower Takeover. (Photo by Jim Neumayer)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The S.O.S. Tiki Bar (Decatur, Ga.)
\nSuffering Bastard (Sanford, Fla.)
\nThree Dots and a Dash (Chicago)
\nTiki TNT (Washington, D.C.)
\nTiki Underground (Akron, Ohio)
\nTonga Hut (Los Angeles)
\nTrailer Happiness (London)
\nUnderTow (Phoenix)
\nZombie Village (San Francisco) <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhancements and new features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hukilau is also touting several enhanced experiences, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* More live music, including a poolside stage during the afternoon parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Room parties at Pier Sixty-Six in designated ground-floor areas. For the first time since 2010, The Hukilau will officially sanction<\/a> and assist villagers in hosting their own specially themed shindigs on Thursday night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW: Hukilau Sunday Funday.<\/strong> A Sunday get-together has been added, especially for South Florida locals, in addition to the Rum Island Pool Parties on Friday and Saturday.
\n* Click here for the full Sunday schedule<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Jewelry<\/a>
Jewelry designer Audrey Moorehead of Tee-ki Togs from California in the Tiki Treasures Bazaar at The Hukilau 2018. (Photo by Jeanne Vidrine) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

* More vendors in the Tiki Treasures Bazaar, up by a dozen from years past. The current lineup includes Kymm Bang, Bamboo Ben<\/a>, Big Toe<\/a>, Eekum Bookum<\/a>, Grider Adventure Art<\/a>, Orgeat Works, Tee-ki Togs, Tiki Diablo<\/a>, Tiki Farm<\/a>, Tiki Tony<\/a>, Tom Fowner<\/a>, Will Anders<\/a> and many more. [See the full list]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* More food trucks at Pier Sixty-Six to supplement the hotel’s restaurants and dining options.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* More green initiatives to help cut waste and serve as an example for the Tiki and bar industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New and still to come<\/strong> UPDATED<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW:<\/strong> The Mai-Kai Grand Finale (noon to 4 p.m. Sunday) will feature live music in The Molokai bar<\/a> by Skinny Jimmy Stingray<\/a> plus special “lost cocktails”<\/a> from the the 1956 menu. At 1:30 p.m., The Atomic Grog’s Hurricane Hayward and Cocktail Wonk’s Matt Pietrek will host a symposium, The Rums of The Mai-Kai: From the Back Bar to Your Glass<\/em>, in the main dining room.
\n* Full preview of The Rums of The Mai-Kai<\/em>, presented by The Atomic Grog<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* The free Women Who Tiki panel discussion has been confirnmed for 3 p.m. Friday in the Panorama Ballroom. Several free “Polyneisan Pop-Ins” have also been added to the Windows on the Green: Home Tiki Bars (with Ron Ferrell) at 3 p.m. Friday, Surf Music (with Jon Paul Balak and Lorenzo Valdambrini) at 1 p.m. Saturday, and The Mai-Kai (with Tim “Swanky” Glazner) at 2 p.m. Saturday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Also in the works: Free rum and cocktail lectures featuring top industry leaders and Hukilau spirits sponsors during Sunday’s pool party. The first “Wiki Wiki Tiki Cocktail Class” to be added is “The Rum Runner with The Real McCoy.” We also will share the full list of sponsors as soon as it’s available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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